Can you explain the personal story the author tells in Chapter 21 about his time in Bandra?

In Chapter 21, the author narrates a personal experience to illustrate how ill-luck can prevent one from meeting a Saint. He explains that while serving as the Magistrate in Bandra, there was a famous Siddha named Pir Maulana whom many people visited. The Siddha's servant, Inus, repeatedly urged the author to come for his vision. However, the author, thinking, "Why should I go? Should I be pressured by others and lose my own prestige?", never went to see him. He reflects that this failure was due to his own pride and ill-fortune standing in the way. This story, as recounted in Chapter 21, serves as a testament to the idea that the opportunity to be in the company of Saints requires a certain destiny or grace.